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Robert Half Paralegal in Washington, District Of Columbia
Description
Robert Half is recruiting a Paralegal for their law firm client in Washington DC. Details are below:
Position: Litigation/Regulatory Paralegal
Location: Washington DC
Work Schedule: Hybrid (2 or 3 days in office)
Responsibilities:
• Assist in the preparation of briefs and pleadings, consisting largely of cite-checking/proofreading.
• Monitor cases and agency filings for attorneys and clients.
• Prepare reports for attorneys and clients on industry trends, updates, and deadlines.
• Manage multiple deadlines on competing projects.
• Coordinate workflows with multiple lawyers and employees.
• Report on regulatory commission meetings.
• Respond to research requests.
• Maintain case document databases.
• Identify and assemble documents relevant to case issues.
• Participate in team discussions of case strategies.
• Assist in discovery and trial preparation.
• Work closely with and provide general support to attorneys.
Requirements:
• BA/BS degree with excellent academic credentials.
• Paralegal certificate a PLUS.
• Proficient Bluebook cite-checking ability.
• Minimum of 3 years solid paralegal experience with proofreading and performing Bluebook cite-checking.
For immediate and confidential consideration, please submit resumes directly to Vice President of Permanent Placement, Anne-Laure McGrory at anne-laure [dot] mcgrory [at] roberthalf [dot] [com].
Requirements • Candidate must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in a paralegal role.
• Proficiency in Bluebooking is a mandatory requirement for this role.
• Applicant must have prior experience in Cite Checking.
• A bachelor's degree in law or a related field is required.
• The candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is necessary.
• The candidate should have the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Prior experience in a law firm or corporate legal department is a plus.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and principles is expected.
• The ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy is required.
• The candidate should have the ability to conduct legal research efficiently.
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